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HB Irish Red
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Story time. Couple weeks back did a 4 and then a 5 mile walk and strained my calf. It was feeling much better and really no signs of issues until I was walking...yes walking... out to the car at lunch. Something popped there and I about dropped to the ground. Signs all point to the Achilles tendon but Dr. appointment tomorrow. Anyway, beer...

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Today I’m turning it down a notch and relaxing with a real German brew, Bitburger Pils.

I guess this is a textbook case on how some of those faux German beers need to be brewed. Here we have a nice and traditional German Pilsner, Hallertau hops, 1516 Reinheitsgebot compliant, a nice amount of head, crystal clarity and good lacing. Most styles need these basics – it’s part of the “fit and finish” you expect in a good solid Teutonic brew! Domestic brewers clue in!

Bitburger has been here before, it is a nice, predictable, 4.8% ABV Pilsner out of Bitburg, Germany. This is what you order next time with your bratwurst and spaetzle…. Ein Pils Bitte!

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Today I’m turning it down a notch and relaxing with a real German brew, Bitburger Pils.

I guess this is a textbook case on how some of those faux German beers need to be brewed. Here we have a nice and traditional German Pilsner, Hallertau hops, 1516 Reinheitsgebot compliant, a nice amount of head, crystal clarity and good lacing. Most styles need these basics – it’s part of the “fit and finish” you expect in a good solid Teutonic brew! Domestic brewers clue in!

Bitburger has been here before, it is a nice, predictable, 4.8% ABV Pilsner out of Bitburg, Germany. This is what you order next time with your bratwurst and spaetzle…. Ein Pils Bitte!

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One of the best Pilsners one can consume in my opinion.
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HB Schwarzbier
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Very tasty Islay single malt. Sweet, smooth, smoke (not as much as the 10 year but definitely there). 40 proof.
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Have you tried their yearly release of Cairdeas? Every year is a new variance but they're really good and I wouldn't say similar to their base. It's a good try at a good price. I've been able to get it at crazy prices

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Story time. Couple weeks back did a 4 and then a 5 mile walk and strained my calf. It was feeling much better and really no signs of issues until I was walking...yes walking... out to the car at lunch. Something popped there and I about dropped to the ground. Signs all point to the Achilles tendon but Dr. appointment tomorrow. Anyway, beer...

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Heal fast TP!!!

Treehouse lager
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Story time. Couple weeks back did a 4 and then a 5 mile walk and strained my calf. It was feeling much better and really no signs of issues until I was walking...yes walking... out to the car at lunch. Something popped there and I about dropped to the ground. Signs all point to the Achilles tendon but Dr. appointment tomorrow. Anyway, beer...

Damn, that sucks. Hope the doc can help and you will be on the mend soon.
 
Very tasty Islay single malt. Sweet, smooth, smoke (not as much as the 10 year but definitely there). 40 proof.
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I do miss Laphroaig's 15 year, which hasn't been in production in years. It was a nice, peaty Islay that wasn't the in-your-face phenolic like the 10.

I'll have to check out that Oak Select.
 
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